May i have a word in your shell-like?

Rugged coastlines, surging tides and deep, cold water put Scottish shellfish in a class of its own. Nick Hammond heads north to taste his way around some seafood hotspots

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

Yorkshire coast shellfish with the ‘caviar of salt’, a cheeky margarita and a beachside grill create a feast – with all food miles travelled by boat

Foraging can help us stay tuned into the changing seasons, so follow our guide to picking with a light and mindful touch, and gather nature’s bounty at its source

Acclaimed landscape artist Sarah Adams shares how the tides, geology and ever-shifting light of the Cornish coast shape her immersive oil paintings